DetroitLions.com reports Detroit Lions head coach Steve Mariucci said FB Will Matthews (knee), who is on the practice squad, has a meniscus tear and will have his knee scoped Tuesday, Sept. 20. It will be a matter of weeks before he is able to return.

Mike O'Hara, of the Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions head coach Steve Mariucci said he hopes to sign another fullback for training camp, but injured FB Cory Schlesinger's (leg) place in the offense is likely to be filled from players on the roster. RBs Paul Smith and Shawn Bryson play both fullback and tailback. Rookie free agent FB Will Matthews has shown promise, but he lacks experience.